In the news release, New Canada Post stamp issue celebrates tradition and togetherness in honour of Hanukkah, issued 09-Nov-2026 by Canada Post over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end:
New Canada Post stamp issue celebrates tradition and togetherness in honour of Hanukkah
Design features original painting by Canadian artist Jacqueline Kott-Wolle celebrating the Jewish Festival of Lights
TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2026 /CNW/ -- Canada Post is marking Hanukkah this year with a new stamp that celebrates the Jewish holiday.
The stamp explores the powerful themes of family, tradition and togetherness that often emerge during the winter holiday season. The image on the stamp was painted for Canada Post by Canadian artist Jacqueline Kott-Wolle, who recreates real-life photographs in her works. The painting depicts a family lighting a hannukkiyah (also commonly known as a menorah), which Kott-Wolle based on an archival photo featuring three generations of her own family gathered in their North Toronto home during Hanukkah.
On each of the eight nights of Hanukkah, Jewish families in Canada and around the globe gather to light the hanukkiyah during the Festival of Lights. This year, Hanukkah begins at nightfall on December 4.
The stamp is one of several stamp issues that showcase events of importance to Canada's culturally diverse population. Others include stamps celebrating Diwali, Eid and Christmas.
About the stamp
The new Hanukkah stamp issue was designed by Hélène L'Heureux and printed by Lowe-Martin. It includes a booklet of six PermanentTM stamps and an Official First Day Cover. The cancel location is Toronto.
The stamps and collectibles will be available at canadapost.ca and at select postal outlets across Canada beginning November 9.
Links to images of the stamps and other resources are below:
- External folder with high-resolution images.
- Read the Canada Post magazine article.
- Social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
TM Trademark of Canada Post Corporation.
Correction: An earlier version of this release incorrectly had the artist's name as "Jaqueline Kott-Wolle" in the sub-headline. This has been corrected to "Jacqueline Kott-Wolle".
SOURCE Canada Post
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